by David Torrillo | Aug 25, 2023 | Employee Benefit Plans, Forms and Procedures, News and Press Releases, Policy Updates, Retirement - 401(k), 403(b)
On August 25, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service announced an administrative transition period that extends until 2026 the new requirement that any catch-up contributions made by higher‑income participants in 401(k) and similar retirement plans must be designated as...
by David Torrillo | May 26, 2023 | Employee Benefit Plans, Forms and Procedures, News and Press Releases, Policy Updates, Retirement - 401(k), 403(b)
Recently the Internal Revenue Service released Notice 2023-43 which provides guidance on section 305 of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 with respect to the expansion of the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS). Below are details from Notice 2023-43. PURPOSE...
by David Torrillo | Feb 24, 2023 | Employee Benefit Plans, Forms and Procedures, News and Press Releases, Policy Updates, Retirement - 401(k), 403(b)
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) (together “Agencies”) on February 23, 2023 released Federal Register notices that announce changes to the 2023 Form 5500 Annual Return/Report of...
by David Torrillo | Dec 26, 2022 | Employee Benefit Plans, Forms and Procedures, News and Press Releases, Policy Updates, Retirement - 401(k), 403(b)
SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 was passed by Congress as part of the year-end omnibus bill. It builds upon the reforms included in the Setting Every Community Up For Retirement (SECURE ) Act of 2019. Some key provisions include: Expanding automatic enrollment in retirement...
by David Torrillo | Nov 24, 2022 | Employee Benefit Plans, Forms and Procedures, News and Press Releases, Policy Updates, Retirement - 401(k), 403(b)
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule that allows plan fiduciaries to consider climate change and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors when they select retirement investments and exercise shareholder rights, such as proxy voting. The...
by David Torrillo | Nov 8, 2022 | Employee Benefit Plans, Forms and Procedures, News and Press Releases, Policy Updates, Retirement - 401(k), 403(b)
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced the expansion their determination letter program for approving retirement plans. The IRS will now allow 403(b) retirement plans, which are used by certain public schools, churches and charities, to use the...
